The Cu–SS welded structures are widely used in nuclear and power generation industries. Various solid state and fusion weldingtechniques have been experimented for welding Cu–SS with resultant phenomena of low joining strength in solid state andgeneration of crack in fusion. Of late application of induction heating as a joining technique is gaining momentum in viewof its low maintenance, high production rate and cost eff ectiveness. In consideration of the above facts, in this study, inductionheating for welding Cu–SS is experimented in ambient condition under varied settings of load and current. Althoughfew micro-cracks were observed in SEM images, successful joining between copper and stainless steel was achieved. Somecompounds like FeCu 4 , Cr 3 Fe, Cu(Fe 2 O 4 ) and CrO were detected by XRD near the weld interface. The microhardnessincreased near the interface in comparison to the base metals. The interface microhardness was increased with current andload. Similarly, the tensile strength was also increased for higher values of process parameters. Highest strength of 220 MPawas obtained at 2 kg load and 650 A current. Failure of welded joint under tension took place by ductile–brittle fracture mode.